My Place 3OH7 Fly-In

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You may be asking yourself, "what is a fly-in," and why would I want to go? 

Well, let's start with what it is - Dictionary.Com defines a fly-in as: 

noun 

1. a convention, entertainment, or other gathering at which participants arrive by air. 

adjective: 

2. of or for those who arrive and usually depart by air. 

With that in mind, let's go ahead and answer the "why would I want to go" question because, let's be honest - most of us don't fly.  This aviation event hosted by My Place 3OH7 in rural Cardington, Ohio, is one of the best small-town events I have attended. The primary goal and focus of the fly-in are to introduce new people to the world of aviation and to encourage potential new pilots. If this event doesn't do it, I am not sure anything will.   

My Place 3OH7 hosts an event that is for guests of all ages. We have been to this event several times, and each year, it seems that it is bigger and better than the year before. Beyond having an aircraft land and take-off right beside you, guests can walk through and see the aircraft up close and ask questions (please remember - look, don't touch.)  The event also offers a car show, local artisans, great food, and many activities for the kids, including train rides, hayrides, a corn pit, milking cow trainer, popsicle stick airplane painting, a pond, swings, slides, ice cream and more! Oh, I forgot to mention that you can take your own airplane ride! Sparks Fly Air Tours and Good Folk & O'Types Biplane rides are available. Both companies are Ohio-based commercial operators. Airplane rides are typically available from 9:00 - 4:00. I was up with Keith from Sparks Fly earlier this year, and he does an outstanding job! Definitely an experience that we won't forget. 

This event is typically held on the second Sunday in October. Please Like the My Place 3OH7 Facebook Page to stay up to date on this year's event and additional information on the show.  

How to get to My Place 3OH7 by car: 

If you are driving to the fly-in, use this address for your navigation system:   

3177 Coleman Road  Cardington OH 43315    

Look for the fly-in signs at the corner of Township Road 152 (Coleman Road) and Route 42.    

If you are driving in from the south, from the only stoplight in Ashley, Ohio, proceed precisely 4.7 miles north on Route 42, turn left on Township Road 152 and continue for 1/2 mile to the fly-in.    

If you are driving in from the north, from the stoplight in Cardington, Ohio, proceed south on Route 42 for 3 miles, turn right on Township Road 152 and continue for 1/2 mile to the fly-in.    

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:   All parking (except Corvettes and antiques) will be near the pond area just off Coleman Road. Boy Scouts will direct you on where to park. Transportation will be provided continuously from parking to the hangar using our new handicap accessible people mover, antique Model A truck, Polaris run-about, and maybe a golf cart.  

GUEST SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION: There is a designated runway crossing area for pedestrians near the hangar. Boy Scouts will be stationed on each side of the crossing path to assist with safe runway crossings.